Veterinarian PMO

About the role

Promotes process improvement with a focus on disease prevention in order to improve the health of the system. Diagnoses and treats diseases of swine by performing the following duties.

Responsibilities

• Using CQI/SPC methods, monitors key indicators and formulate intervention strategies to improve system health.
• Examines animals to determine nature of disease or injury.
• Treats animal surgically or medically.
• Tests animals for herd health monitoring.
• Inoculates animals against diseases and other disorders.
• Ensures that animals meet all federal, state, and local health and welfare regulations.
• Advises/teaches managers/employees about sanitary measures, feeding, and general care to promote health of animals.
• Oversees and provides guidance for animal health regulatory issues associated with production and movement of swine.
• Evaluates new technologies/products as they impact production and animal health.
• Establishes and maintains relationships for Smithfield Hog Production with academics, animal health organizations and political/health organizations.
• Be committed to the judicious use of antimicrobials.
• Responsible for being in compliance with all environmental & animal welfare laws and procedures to which Smithfield Hog Production subscribes.
• Report all environmental issues immediately to their supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned by manager.

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an accredited school, required.
• Company will consider a currently enrolled Doctor of Veterinary college student with an anticipated graduation by end of the current school year as qualified.
• 2+ years experience in veterinary medicine and swine health preferable in large systems, preferred.
• Eligible to practice veterinary medicine in states where farms are located within 6 months of hire.
• Current and valid driver’s license with acceptable MVR.
• Proven working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Access, Internet is preferred.
• Must be available for occasional travel.
• Must be available to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Weekend, evening, and holiday work required as needed.
• Previous livestock handling helpful.
• Strong Commitment to teamwork.
• Willingness to shower daily in and out of farms.
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to frequently climb over, under, and around penning.
• Must be able to walk and stand on concrete for 3 to 4 hours per day, walking down narrow alleys and in and out of narrow penning.
• Must be able to walk an occasionally up to 1 –2 miles per day.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. on a limited basis.
• Must be able to occasionally work in situations two feet above the floor in a leaned-over or squatted position.
• Must be tolerable and willing to learn and perform the following tasks: euthanasia, castration, vaccinations, piglet processing, ear tagging for identification, taking blood samples and other procedures normal to animal husbandry.
• Must be able to work with and around a wide range of antibiotics (i.e. penicillin).
• Must be able to tolerate blood, animal dander, manure, dust, odors, and frequently noisy conditions.

Benefits

Relocation Package Available Yes

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.